Vention 1 In 2 Out VGA Splitter Black Aluminium Alloy Type (DBABF)

The Vention 1 In 2 Out VGA Splitter (DBABF) duplicates a single VGA video source across two displays simultaneously. This aluminum alloy splitter helps students present on dual screens during project demonstrations and enables professionals to mirror presentations across multiple monitors in conference rooms. The compact design requires no software installation, making it ideal for quick setups where reliable video duplication matters more than extended desktop configurations.

Key Features & Benefits

• Simultaneous Dual Display: Mirror the same content on two monitors or projectors at once, perfect for classroom presentations where both the instructor and students need to view identical content
• Support for High Resolutions: Display crisp text and clear images at resolutions up to 1920×1440 at 60Hz, maintaining readability for spreadsheets and presentations on large screens
• No Software Required: Connect and display immediately without installing drivers or configuration software—the hardware-level splitting works across all operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Aluminum Alloy Construction: The durable metal housing dissipates heat during extended use and protects internal circuitry from drops or impacts better than plastic alternatives
• Active Signal Amplification: Built-in amplifier circuitry maintains signal strength across both outputs, preventing image degradation that passive splitters experience with longer cable runs

Technical Specifications

Video Performance

• Maximum Resolution: 1920×1440 at 60Hz
• Supported Resolutions: 1920×1200, 1680×1050, 1600×1200, 1440×900, 1280×1024, 1024×768, 800×600
• Refresh Rate: 60Hz at maximum resolution
• Bandwidth: 250MHz
• Signal Type: Analog VGA (RGB)

Connectivity

• Input Port: 1× VGA (DB15 female)
• Output Ports: 2× VGA (DB15 female)
• Audio Support: No (VGA video signal only)
• Power Input: DC 5V via USB or barrel connector
• Cable Compatibility: Works with standard VGA cables up to 10 meters per output

Physical Specifications

• Model Number: DBABF
• Material: Aluminum alloy housing with plastic end caps
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: Approximately 75mm × 55mm × 20mm
• Weight: 95g
• Mounting: Desktop placement or wall-mountable

Power Requirements

• Input Voltage: DC 5V
• Current Draw: 500mA typical
• Power Source: USB power cable or DC adapter (typically included)
• Active Amplification: Yes (requires power for operation)

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F)
• Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Ventilation: Passive cooling through aluminum housing

Use Cases & Applications

For Students

Group project presentations in classrooms often require displaying content on both a projector for the audience and a monitor for the presenting team. The Vention VGA splitter duplicates laptop screens to both displays simultaneously, allowing presenters to reference their notes while the audience views the same content. This eliminates the awkward positioning required when presenters must turn away from audiences to see projector screens.

Computer science and engineering labs using older desktop computers with VGA outputs benefit from this splitter during collaborative coding sessions. Split the screen to two monitors so pairs of students can view code simultaneously from comfortable angles, improving collaboration without crowding around a single display.

Students presenting thesis defenses or capstone projects can mirror content to both faculty review panels and audience seating areas when rooms have multiple display zones. The hardware-based splitting ensures both screens remain perfectly synchronized without the lag that software solutions sometimes introduce.

For Business Professionals

Conference rooms with multiple seating areas often position displays at different angles for optimal viewing. This VGA splitter sends identical presentation content to screens on opposite walls, ensuring all meeting participants see clearly regardless of seating position. The approach works particularly well in rectangular conference rooms where a single display leaves some participants viewing at poor angles.

Trade show booths and retail displays frequently need identical content on multiple screens to attract attention from different approach angles. Connect one computer running promotional content or product demonstrations to multiple monitors, reducing equipment costs compared to running separate computers for each display.

Training sessions and workshops benefit from instructor-facing and student-facing monitors showing identical content. Trainers can reference their screen while maintaining eye contact with participants, creating more engaging presentations without constantly turning to view projected content.

General Applications

• Retail Point of Sale: Display transaction information on both customer-facing and cashier-facing monitors simultaneously
• Digital Signage: Drive two information displays from a single media player in lobbies, waiting rooms, or public spaces
• Museum Exhibits: Show educational content on multiple screens at different viewing stations from a single source computer
• Security Monitoring: Duplicate camera feeds to monitors in different locations for multi-person surveillance teams
• House of Worship: Mirror sermon notes or lyrics to both congregation displays and pastor confidence monitors
• Medical Facilities: Show patient information or medical imaging on screens visible to both practitioners and patients
• Restaurant Menu Boards: Display identical menu content on multiple screens throughout ordering areas
• Home Office Setup: Duplicate desktop computers to two monitors for expanded viewing area (note: shows identical content, not extended desktop)

Important Functionality Notes: This VGA splitter mirrors content identically across both outputs—it does not create an extended desktop. Both connected monitors display the exact same image at the same resolution. For extended desktop functionality where different content appears on each monitor, use a dual-head graphics card or USB display adapters instead.

The splitter outputs the same resolution to both displays. If connecting monitors with different native resolutions, the source computer typically defaults to the lower resolution supported by both displays. For best results, use monitors with matching native resolutions or configure your computer to output a resolution both displays handle well.

Power and Amplification: Unlike passive VGA splitters that merely split the signal electrically, the Vention DBABF includes active amplification circuitry requiring external power. This design maintains signal strength across both outputs even with longer cable runs, preventing the image dimming or ghosting common with passive splitters.

Connect the included USB power cable to any USB port on a computer, USB wall charger, or powered USB hub. The splitter draws minimal power (500mA at 5V = 2.5W), making it compatible with even low-power USB ports. Some models may include a barrel connector DC adapter as an alternative power option.

Cable Length Considerations: The active amplification supports cable runs up to 10 meters from the splitter to each display without significant signal degradation. Total cable distance from source computer to splitter, plus splitter to both displays, should not exceed 25-30 meters for optimal image quality at high resolutions.

For installations requiring longer distances, position the splitter closer to the displays rather than closer to the source computer. The stronger amplified signal traveling to displays maintains better quality than splitting a weakened signal that has already traveled long distances from the source.

Resolution and Compatibility: The 1920×1440 maximum resolution accommodates most business and educational content clearly. Standard presentation formats like 1920×1080 (Full HD), 1680×1050, and 1280×1024 display without issues. The 60Hz refresh rate provides smooth motion for video content and animations in presentations.

Older computers and projectors using lower resolutions like 1024×768 or 800×600 work perfectly with this splitter. The device does not upscale or downscale—it simply duplicates whatever resolution the source computer outputs, ensuring compatibility across diverse equipment generations.

Audio Considerations: VGA cables carry video signals only, not audio. When using this splitter for presentations with sound, connect audio separately through the computer’s audio jack to powered speakers or through HDMI-equipped displays if available. Some projectors accept separate audio input alongside VGA video input for synchronized audio-visual presentations.

When VGA Splitters Make Sense: VGA technology remains common in educational institutions, government facilities, and corporate environments with legacy equipment. While HDMI and DisplayPort have superseded VGA for newer installations, millions of projectors, monitors, and computers still rely exclusively on VGA connections.

This splitter proves particularly valuable when working with equipment purchased between 2000-2015, when VGA served as the standard display connection. Rather than replacing functional projectors and monitors, the splitter extends their usefulness in multi-display scenarios.

Limitations to Consider: The splitter cannot convert VGA to other display standards like HDMI or DisplayPort. Both output displays must accept VGA input. For mixed-connection environments, use separate VGA-to-HDMI converters on outputs requiring HDMI, though this adds complexity and potential points of failure.

The Vention DBABF provides reliable, straightforward VGA signal duplication for environments requiring identical content on multiple displays. Its active amplification and durable construction make it suitable for permanent installations in conference rooms, classrooms, and retail environments where reliable video distribution matters.